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how much is enough walking 2 weeks post op THR

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pollye
pollye

Hi everyone, I am now 14 days post op and feeling utterly bored with the prospect of not driving etc etc... I am now walking to see of I can reach a point where I can go out for a walk alone to alleviate the long days ,  I am now doing 6 flights of stairs minimum ( 13 up and 13 down) and walking about 1500 steps...  is this too much or too little?  I have a static bike as well, can i use that ?  any help please x

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  • cindy00429
    cindy00429 pollye

    Posted

    Hi there: one week post op from thr (left) . Lots of precautions, surgery more extensive than they had anticipated due to fracture of hip. This has been like being on a bad acid trip or reliving an Alice in Wonderland sequel!!! No wonder they give so little info. Prior to surgery! Nobody would do it! Having said that, I just want to thank everyone for being on here; I've been searching and searching for fellow "inmates" online so that I don't feel  isolated, stranded or even a little crazy! My surgeon told me not to walk more than 50 feet at a time before I go to see him on May 19th. He takes a conservative approach. I am allowed to get up and walk again throughout the day but not more than 50 feet. The way that I see it, I would do ANYTHING to avoid a revision or to ever have to go through this again so whatever your surgeon suggests or tells you, follow it! Best wishes for a great recovery!
    • renee01952
      renee01952 cindy00429

      Posted

      Hi Cindy,

      warm welcome to this forum of friendly  fellow hippies .

      and .. congratulations on having the surgery -

      your surgeon sounds great -  50 feet at a time in these early stages is plenty - were given exercises as well? 

      come back here anytime, oka? you can also start your own discussion of course and have a look at :

      https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147, scroll down to A layman's ... - this website is created by our passionate and great fellow hippy Graham, aka Rocketman -

      be gentle with yourself 

      big warm hug

      renee

       

    • pollye
      pollye cindy00429

      Posted

      Continue to get well, It does feel like a major trial at the onset , I was really worried and felt incredibly ill the first few days, however I am now almost 3 weeks in and feeling much more positive and back in the real world..... well not quite but getting there,   I was very restricted early days becasue I have incredibly low blood pressure and had a reaction to the medication,  Now under control I was advised to do what  can sensibly, everyone has a different story and that can confuse sometimes, do what is best for you and listen to your OWN body, you will get there and it will have been worth it x
    • cindy00429
      cindy00429 renee01952

      Posted

      Thank you Renee. This is a wonderful place with great people and a ton of great info. It helps to keep me going! Woke up this morning and realized that I was no longer in pain! Amazing. I am so grateful. Today will be a landmark for a first real shower. I'll post about that later. Was thinking about asking for tips on this.
    • bini31328
      bini31328 cindy00429

      Posted

      What sort of shower do you have Cindy? Mines over the bath so I got a non slip mat and step in good leg first then op leg gets lifted behind me - don't know if that helps ? Xxxx
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK cindy00429

      Posted

      That first shower after the operation is amazing, lets you feel human again.

      a big milestone.

      Yes, there's a lot of very good people here, we are 'family' who have shared a common experience but will mostly never meet each other.

      Best wishes on your rollercoaster recovery journey.

      Graham - 🚀💃

    • cindy00429
      cindy00429 bini31328

      Posted

      Hi Bini. Yes I have a large walk in shower. Was able to get in this morning. Felt great. I think it was figuring out the logistics of it all before getting in that was making me hesitate. I've got it down now! Lol thanks for your suggestion
  • Worriedgirl29
    Worriedgirl29 pollye

    Posted

    Wow, it sounds to me like you're doing A LOT for such an early stage.

    I'm 12 weeks now and I don't think I could do what your doing and attempting to do.

    Good luck though and do whatever you feel comfortable with X

    • pollye
      pollye Worriedgirl29

      Posted

      Thank you for your encouraging message, I am now 3 weeks post op and whilst I do have a small limp I am walking with attention to my core and stepping on heel first as suggested, I am not using sticks or crutches and am walking for 15 minutes 2 times a day,  numerous stair climbs , I can feel that somehting is in my hip joint ,, almost like a mild cramp feeling  and stiff still, has anyone any experience of this also when is it ok to get rid of the awful raised loo seat ???? xxx  I hope you continue to progress nicely .
    • bini31328
      bini31328 pollye

      Posted

      Hi Polly , I was told 6 weeks but theres another post about it that a few people have said / been told 12 weeks . Depends on how low your loo is normally and if you are comfortable / uncomfortable - i hated mine and couldnt wait to get rid so took it off when restrictions lifted at 6 weeks but i know a lot of people usevthem longer . A good test is can you use ones in pubs / cafes / restaurants shops etc comfortably - if so you are probably ok xxx
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